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Projecting a new smile from a facial photograph: A new way to plan multidisciplinarydental treatments

Aesthetic dentistry relies on professional trust, traditional wax-ups and artistic modifications of provisional restorations in the mouth to achieve the ...

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CAD/CAM dentistry and the laboratory technician: Partners in success

The concept of digital dentistry is one that started out small and has progressively increased in momentum until its boundaries appear to have become ...

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Staying ahead in dentistry: Pleading for language competency and communication skills

Language competency can mean different things to different people. A dentist and dental nurse for example, will use a completely different vocabulary to ...

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Smoking as a permissive factor of periodontal disease in psoriasis

Several chronic illnesses can be traced back to alcohol consumption, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy nutrition or smoking. Smoking, in particular, is a ...

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Stem cells in implant dentistry

The human body contains over 200 different types of cells, which are organised into tissues and organs that perform all the tasks required to maintain the ...

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Reconstruction of a horizontal ridge defect using the bone lamina technique

In the case presented, the treatment plan was to place a single implant in the aesthetically demanding anterior maxillary region in the place of the left ...

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Interdisciplinary treatment of a patient with 11 missing permanent teeth: A biomimetic approach

The current level of technology and specialisation in all areas of life allow us to assess correctly our capabilities and limitations in the treatment of ...

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MounceFiles:A safe, economical and efficient option for canal preparation

Opinions vary as to the best means to achieve three dimensional, cleansing, shaping and obturation of the root canal system. Emerging technology, literature...

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Visual information and imaging technology in endodontics

In addition to intra-oral and panoramic radiographs,various visual techniques are available for endodontic treatment today. Above all, information obtained ...

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E4D chairside CAD/CAM restorations: Case presentations and lessons learned

Despite the increasing popularity of the current CAD/CAM laboratory systems and continuing technical advances, some clinicians have remained reluctant to ...

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Using in-office CAD/CAM technology and lithium disilicate to fabricate efficient and predictable restorations

In today’s fast-paced world, instant gratification is expected to be synonymous with worthwhile results. This also applies to dental treatments. While...

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Dentures produced using 3-D printing versus casting and milling

Non-precious metal alloys are enjoying increased demand in dental technology. Additive manufacturing with laser melting ensures the uniformity and accuracy ...

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“Aesthetic dentistry in itself means nothing”

Success in aesthetic dentistry depends on biology, function and mechanics; aesthetic dentistry cannot exist independently. Cosmetic dentistry had the ...

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CAD/CAM technology: Setting the standard and achieving success

As a full-time general dentist, CAD/CAM technology is a subject that has been of significant interest to me. I incorporated CAD/CAM into my practice more ...

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Non-extraction treatment of a Class II case with a missing mandibular central incisor using a CAD/CAM lingual orthodontic system

Adult orthodontic patients insist on aesthetic treatment options that have the least possible impact on their work and life. Clear aligners are an excellent...

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Sirona South Africa wins Top Starter Award 2013

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: Sirona South Africa (SA) has won the Top Starter Award 2013 for fastest growing new Sirona Dental System GmbH subsidiary ...

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BIOLASE introduces GALAXY BioMill

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: If you have been holding back on the idea of utilizing chairside milling in your dental practice, BIOLASE has a new system that you ...

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Webinar evaluates dual-wavelength approach to treating and placing implants

LEIPZIG, Germany: The general advantages of laser surgery, such as decreased bleeding, a dry surgical field, reduced postoperative pain and reduced edema, ...

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Adapting to the anatomy, guided by the canal

Root-canal anatomy with all of its inherent complexity still represents a very serious challenge to modern root-canal therapy. Even with many breakthroughs ...

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Hands onwith the new reciprocating motion file system

The frontiers in dental technology are constantly in a state of flux. Today’s instruments will become tomorrow’s news, as metallurgical ...

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Henry Schein establishes presence in South Africa with investment in The Dental Warehouse

MELVILLE, N.Y, USA: The world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, ...

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Detecting dental caries: Is there anything new?

Dental caries is still one of the most prevalent but preventable diseases in the world. There is increasing evidence that those with poor oral health have ...

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In vitro analysis of efficiency and safety of a new motion for endodontic instrumentation: TF Adaptive

The introduction of the nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy in endodontics was a significant improvement, allowing good results in terms of cleaning and shaping of...

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Computerised dental trainers coming closer to simulating actual teeth

MACAU SAR: The term “haptics” means “relating to the sense of touch”. Haptic perception strongly relies on the forces experienced ...

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Single-visit apexification withMTA following ozone disinfection

Immature teeth with necrotic pulp and large periapical lesions are difficult to treat using conventional endodontic therapy. Materials such as mineral ...

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Ceramic and composite resin integration for custom smile design

It is widely accepted that in order to obtain highly aesthetic results, a detailed treatment planning is mandatory, to let us schedule the different stages ...

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W&H apoia projeto de ajuda odontológica na África

UCHIRA, Tanzânia: Como parte do seu programa de responsabilidade social, que tem apoiado projetos em várias regiões em desenvolvimento, ...

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Stem cells in implant dentistry

The human body contains over 200 different types of cells, which are organised into tissues and organs that perform all the tasks required to maintain the ...

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Accuracy and consistency of four electronic apex locators in the presence of different irrigants

The aim of presented study was to examine the accuracy and consistency of four electronic apex locators (EALs) in the presence of various intra-canal ...

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